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CMP’s Annual Dixie Double Air Match Sees Historic Turnout in 2022

ANNISTON, Ala. – Celebrating its 14th year, the Civilian Marksmanship Program’s (CMP) annual Dixie Double air rifle and air...

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CMP Instructors Oversee Youth Civil Air Patrol Event in Ohio

MARENGO, Ohio – On Oct. 29, 2022, the Civilian Marksmanship Program (CMP) facilitated a youth Civil Air Patrol (CAP)...

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CMP to Present Four $20,000 Scholarships, Other Notable Updates for 2023

The Civilian Marksmanship Program (CMP) is pleased to announce four new scholarships named in honor of distinguished members of...

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CMP Announces Retirement of Three Prominent Board Members

The Civilian Marksmanship Program (CMP) would like to announce the retirement of three long-time Board members: Judith Legerski (Chairman),...

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CMP & Green Valley Rifle & Pistol Club Set to Host Bianchi Cup Action Shooting Competition in 2023

HALLSVILLE, Mo. – The Civilian Marksmanship Program (CMP) is excited to announce the addition of the Bianchi Cup International...

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2022-2024 Three-Position Air Rifle Rules Released

2022-2024 Three-Position Air Rifle Rules Released By Gary Anderson, DCM Emeritus Three-Position Air Rifle (3PAR) shooting is the most...

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CMP Announces New Corporation Mission and Vision

To better reflect its Nationwide responsibility for marksmanship excellence, the Civilian Marksmanship Program (CMP) has updated its mission and...

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CMP Collegiate Rifle Team Feature: Wofford College

In order to increase awareness of the sport and to provide insight to juniors looking to continue their marksmanship...

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David Lange Earns Distinguished Air Pistol and Revolver Badge #1s in Same Year

David Lange, 54, of Glen Rock, N.J., is number one – in fact, he’s number one three times over....

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CMP Hosts October Monthly Air Gun Matches in Ohio and Alabama

On Saturday, Oct. 15, 2022, the Civilian Marksmanship Program (CMP) hosted another round of Monthly Matches. The event featured...

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CMP Club News: Granbury High School MCJROTC Air Rifle Team Wins Comanche Peak Cup

Granbury Marine Corps JROTC rifle team squads captured first place at the Comanche Peak Cup match on Oct. 6-8,...

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Veteran Celebrates 91st Birthday at CMP’s Petrarca Range at Camp Perry

Harry Gaunt turned 91 on Oct. 2, 2022. After 90 years of celebrating birthdays, he decided to spend his...

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